Operator

• Run daily production jobs to completion and distribute reports as needed
• Update production and distribution logs daily or as needed
• Take weekly inventory of printing-related supplies
• Maintain printers with sufficient paper, ribbons, toner, and maintenance kits
• Maintain a clean working environment in work areas and the computer room
• Set up the monthly job schedule and verify accuracy
• Perform monthly updates to PER/ZIP postal coding software
• Monitor EDI, FAX, FTP, and other systems daily and assess overall system performance
• Escalate system errors appropriately
• Handle statement uploads and prints as needed
• Contribute ideas to improve production or the work environment
• Back up tapes daily by copying data to DVD and sending them to an offsite storage vendor
• Initiate data transmittal to vendors such as MERS and FTP
• Provide after-hours support via pager duty as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Computer Operator

• Operate powered industrial lift trucks and order pickers to push, pull, lift, stack, or move products, equipment, and materials
• Use a handheld scanner accurately
• Load and unload trailers as needed
• Adhere to the 7S program and maintain a clean environment
• Demonstrate commitment to process excellence
• Follow the Supply Chain quality policy
• Perform inbound receiving processes

PIT Operator

• Operate powered industrial lift trucks and order pickers to push, pull, lift, stack or move product, equipment and materials
• Use a handheld scanner with a high degree of accuracy
• Load and unload trailers as needed
• Adhere to the 7S program and maintain a clean environment at all times
• Display a commitment to process excellence
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Supply Chain quality policy
• Perform inbound receiving processes

• Safely transfer quality product from the facility mixing and distribution system to customer-preferred packaging
• Operate filling and packaging equipment
• Oversee and coordinate activities of other production-line employees under Supervisor/Foreman guidance
• Fill containers according to customer specifications, including weight, bottle coding, labels, and case coding
• Perform trained light equipment maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, adjustments, timing, and sequencing
• Perform autonomous maintenance after training and maintain assigned equipment
• Train line-support employees on complete line functions
• Set up and assemble the line for production runs and shut down equipment according to schedule
• Document production output and tag losses properly in Informance
• Communicate and conduct shift handoffs with the incoming operator
• Maintain operational sanitation and perform sanitation tasks
• Perform quality-control checks on lids, bag closures, wrapping, weights, codes, and cases
• Ensure Ventura Foods process parameters are met
• Support the safety culture by raising near misses and reporting unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Follow food-safety policies, procedures, SQF code, GMPs, FSMA, and associated preventive controls
• Perform other duties as assigned

Line Operator

• Safely transfer quality product at a high rate of speed from the facility mixing and distribution system to customers’ preferred packaging
• Operate filling and packaging equipment
• Oversee and coordinate activities of other employees on the production line under the guidance and support of the Supervisor/Foreman
• Fill containers according to customer specifications, including weight, bottle coding, labels, and case coding
• Perform trained light equipment maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, adjustments, timing, and sequencing
• Perform autonomous maintenance after training and maintain assigned equipment
• Train line support employees on complete line functions
• Set up and assemble the line for production runs
• Shut down equipment according to schedule
• Maintain production output documentation and properly tag losses in Informance
• Communicate and conduct shift handoff with the oncoming operator
• Maintain operational sanitation and perform sanitation tasks
• Perform quality control checks on lids, bag closures, wrapping, weights, codes, and cases
• Ensure Ventura Foods’ process parameters are met
• Support the safety culture, raise near misses, and report unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Follow food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Check raw materials for contamination using color perception, and weigh and mix materials according to formulations and instructions.
• Inspect scales for accuracy and operate equipment according to standard procedures.
• Visually check batch mixing consistency and report inconsistencies, unusual conditions, process changes, or problems to the Production Supervisor.
• Load raw materials and oil into the mixer and mix according to schedule and work instructions.
• Monitor mixing conditions and adjust bulk oil setup as needed.
• Clean the mixer chamber between batches and ensure the mixer is clean during material changeovers.
• Maintain the mill and mill pan area after every batch to prevent contamination.
• Maintain efficient machine flow to minimize production loss.
• Report problems to supervision and participate in solutions.
• Verify that work areas and equipment are safe before proceeding.
• Check safety equipment, follow facility safety rules and procedures, and wear required PPE.
• Follow Lock-out/Tag-out procedures during equipment repair or cleaning.
• Clean tools, maintain tool boards, and keep the workstation and surrounding area organized.
• Keep equipment in safe operating condition and report problems to Maintenance.
• Participate in training new Associates as directed by the Supervisor.
• Perform other projects or tasks assigned by Management.

Production Operator

• Follow and sign work orders
• Complete work order changes when required
• Follow safety rules
• Follow engineering instructions for process studies, pilot productions, and first articles
• Set up injection molding presses
• Mold parts using injection molding presses
• Change molding conditions when required
• Return unused compounded material to the mixing department

Press Operator – Injection

• Participate in overall production outcomes associated with the die cutting department
• Work in the Printing WIP area to facilitate movement and transfer of WIP product through the Cutting Department
• Maintain and organize the production floor
• Gain knowledge to prepare for a next-level position in die cutting or another facility department
• Aerate all pallets of product produced by the press department or other materials as requested
• Utilize SAP ZSCH to maintain and organize the production floor
• Stage product for die cutting departments
• Assist PMR and Separating departments when needed
• Assist the die cutting department with transferring tooling during make ready
• Cover breaks on die cutting equipment once trained
• Generally assist throughout the department when needed
• Help maintain facility SQF compliance
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the Aerator
• Follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, allergen, and SQF procedures
• Report potentially unsafe food conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority
• Participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Aerator Operator

• Maintain operation of the Blanking Department by producing blanks required by the blanker schedule
• Inspect the assigned blanker to ensure guards are in place and assess roll alignment, brakes, housekeeping and paperwork before production
• Ensure blank quality through visual inspection and machine adjustments as needed
• Complete roll changes and print changes on the machine
• Unstack blanks from the machine and load them onto a blank cart
• Continuously monitor blank and print quality during production
• Report potential quality issues
• Use cutting knives, cutting gloves, pushers, conversion carts, miscellaneous tools, hoists, pallet jacks, stretch wrap, tape, blank carts and covers

Blanker Operator

• Safely operate the press while meeting quality and productivity standards
• Examine job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions
• Load and unload paper rolls
• Check pH and viscosity
• Complete all necessary paperwork
• Perform housekeeping, pre-press and maintenance-related duties
• Perform plant tasks including cleaning, general housekeeping, painting, sorting, cup-by-cup work, lid-by-lid work and clerical tasks as needed